Greater Austin YMCA 2023 Annual Impact Report

For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has evolved to address each community’s greatest needs. From an expecting family searching for child care to seniors playing pickleball, the Y touches every phase of life and nutures happier, healthier people, a stronger community and a better world.

WHAT WE DO

We are elevating quality of life in Central Texas by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families, and seniors in our dynamically growing community.

WHY IT MATTERS

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Parents Lack Affordable Child Care

Austin Child Care Avg. Monthly Cost: $1,100 (Full-Time/Full-Day Program)

Children Need Sports and Play

03 05 04 06 Adults Need Fitness for Overall Wellness

iResting Heart

Physical Activity

• Supports learning & prevents cognitive decline

• Helps build strong bones and muscles

• Protects from chronic diseases & many cancers

• Supports healthy aging

We Need All Children Safe Near Water

2 88% of children who drown are under some form of supervision 60% of youth drowning incidents occur within 10 feet of safety

KEEPING KIDS SAFE AROUND WATER KIDS DIE EACH DAY FROM DROWNING

Teens Need Engaging Ways to Build Skills

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Preparing for the jobs of the future

Everyone Deserves Access to Mental Health Care

STATE STATS

U.S. rankings based on 2022 Mental Health America report 24% Texans reporting they were not able to receive the mental health care they needed

51 out of 51 Texas ranked last in U.S. for access to mental health care

50 out of 51 Texas ranked second lowest for availability of mental health staff

COMMUNITY ENTREPRENEURS

POWERING OUR TOMORROW

Dear Friends,

What’s amazing about the YMCA is that, even after nearly 175 years in America and more than 70 years in Austin, we have new opportunities to explore and new trails to blaze. Never before in our Y’s history have we faced the kinds of transformative projects that lie ahead over the next few years.

But before we look to the future, let’s celebrate the many positive changes we’ve powered across Greater Austin over the past year. We started the year by notching our 15th anniversary in Dripping Springs, where our Y has woven itself into the fabric of this fast-growing community.

We launched our new brand with a new, more inclusive name of our regional reach – Greater Austin YMCA – and a promise to help people power their purpose at the Y and through the Y. By empowering and educating youth, boldly expanding access and opportunity for all and energizing a sustainable future, we will elevate quality of life throughout Central Texas.

We reinvested more than ever before in our local communities, employing more than 1,600 neighbors, many of whom are young people in their first jobs. We also invested $6.8 million in improvements to Y centers and expansion to serve more people. We began designing a new Y in the Four Points area of West Austin, which will create a blueprint for the next-gen Y by piloting new programs like our YMCA Tomorrow AcademyTM early childhood education center.

We gathered community input to shape the vision for a new community wellness district at the TownLake Y, and we announced our intentions to the public to explore redevelopment at all our Y centers.

We expanded the scope of our YMCA Texas Youth and Government program to reach more rural and low-income youth, and reaffirmed longstanding support from the Sumners Foundation, which has provided nearly $5 million in funding over the past three decades.

Greater Austin YMCA Metro Board Chair Brian Haulotte and President & CEO Kathy Kuras

We began a multi-year effort to redesign the business model for the entire child care sector statewide, convening conversations with legislators, regulators, business leaders and community partners like school districts and Austin Community College. As the largest provider of child care locally, in Texas and nationally, the Y has an obligation to lead development of a sustainable model that can meet family needs while fueling economic growth across the state.

We welcomed special guests from the Lviv, Ukraine YMCA for Voices of Ukraine, an evening of music, culture and conversation. It can be easy to forget that the Y is a global movement. This event was not only a reminder of the spiritual benefits of arts and culture in the face of existential threats. It was also a testament to the power of people coming together across boundaries to lift each other up in times of need.

We celebrated our 10th anniversary at the North Austin Y with the launch of our Everline Counseling mental health support program and a grant for a Best Buy Teen Tech Center that will open doors of creativity and career opportunity, supporting workforce development, for kids in the neighborhood.

Explorer Point: Groves & Caves opened its doors at the Northwest Family YMCA, creating a new standard for all Austin Ys with a reimagined Kids’ Play area that creates a museum-quality educational play experience along with coplay opportunities for kids and parents to explore and learn together..

We continued progress in fulfilling our vision for YMCA Camp Moody, notching more than 3,500 kids and families in summer camp and family campouts since opening in 2020. We unveiled plans for the next phase of camp development, which will include a large, multipurpose activity center that will support more campers, conferences and retreats. The Hays CISD Aquatics Center at camp surpassed the 1,000-child mark in Project SAFE swim lessons. In partnership with ISDs serving Austin, Buda, Del Valle, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Manor, and Round Rock, since 2009, Project SAFE has taught more than 20,000 kids across our area how to swim and be safe in the water for free.

We are so incredibly fortunate to live in a vibrant community region like Greater Austin. We’re equally fortunate to be a part of an organization like the Y with a rich history of innovation. Whatever you can imagine a Y doing in a community, we can accomplish it together.

As a volunteer-led, nonprofit community enterprise, we rely on YOU to think like community entrepreneurs With fresh, innovative ideas that lift up all people by powering your purpose at the Y, we will build healthy people, healthy places and a healthy planet. Let’s be bold, creative, and collaborative.

Thank You

Brian Haulotte, Chair Metropolitan Board of Directors

Greater Austin YMCA

Kathy Kuras President & CEO Greater Austin YMCA

OUR COMMUNITY

140,000+

More than 140,000 Y members and program participants served in 2023

$2.3M+

More than $2.3 million in financial assistance provided

2,000+

More than 2,000 kids learned to swim and be safe in the water through YMCA Project SAFE

10,000+

More than 10,000 young athletes learned teamwork, sportsmanship and healthy habits through Y Youth Sports

The Y has made such a big impact on my daughter. Every day she comes home and talks about how the counselors have helped her. And she’s really come out of her shell and built confidence to make friends. We love the Y.

- Maria D., Extend-A-Care Y Parent

20,000+

More than 20,000 individuals, families and children received financial assistance

1 in 4

Of the nearly 3,000 students in 60 Extend-A-Care Y Afterschool programs, 1 in 4 benefited from financial assistance, including kids in 40 Title I schools

$54 MILLION TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT

$26.9 million Total Payroll

$16.2 million Total Goods and Services

$3.75 million Financial Assistance and Program Subsidies $6.8 million Total Capital Investment

2030 VISION

At the Y, we know well-being starts at home and is shaped by community-wide factors. Our 2030 Vision Strategic Plan creates a roadmap to a better quality of life FOR ALL.

ELEVATE

QUALITY OF LIFE IN CENTRAL TEXAS

We are building a culture of health across Greater Austin by providing access to innovative programs and services that make Austin one of the best places to live, work and play, raise a family, and create meaningful connections and friendships. We will help power the purpose of ALL people and show how we’re elevating quality of life through data-driven research.

EMPOWER

EMPOWER & EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE

We commit to partnering with school districts, community organizations and employers to ensure a bright future for all young people. Thanks to the generosity of donors and partners, we provide access to quality education, promote enriching and fun experiences and meaningful work to build sustainable livelihoods.

EXPAND

EXPAND ACCESS FOR ALL

FOR ALL is our promise to the community, in collaboration with donors and partners. We provide financial support to ensure access to programs for underserved communities and to address the evolving needs of children, families and seniors. We amplify community voices and provide access to opportunities to learn, grow and thrive so that ALL people share in the prosperity of Central Texas.

ENERGIZE

ENERGIZE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

We aspire to meet the needs of the present without compromising the future. We are responsible stewards of our environment and will create new sustainability practices and education programs for youth and community members. We will also strengthen civic engagement and convene discussions that build understanding, reduce polarization and promote volunteerism and community building.

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

• Extend Reach and Deepen Impact through Y Center Development and Redevelopment

• Scale Everline Counseling Mental Health Support Across Community

• Accelerate Public-Private Partnerships to Meet Community Needs

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

• Increase Access to Affordable, Quality Child Care

• Launch YMCA Tomorrow AcademyTM Early Childhood Education Model

• Expand YMCA Youth and Government in Underserved and Rural Communities

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

• Expand Philanthropic Efforts to Strengthen Communities

• Support Community Resilience through Expanded Partnerships

• Advance Workforce Development and Youth Employment

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

• Reduce Carbon Footprint

• Develop Eco-Friendly Practices Across Y Enterprise

• Promote Civic Engagement and Community-Building through Service-Learning

OUR PHILANTHROPY

2023 Annual Contributors

We rely on the generosity of our community to ensure that every individual, regardless of age, race, income or background, has the opportuntiy to learn, grow and thrive at the Y.

$100,000+

The Sumners Foundation

$50,000 - $99,999

City of Austin

YMCA of the USA

$25,000 - $49,999

CoGenerate

Delta Air Lines

Harland Charitable Foundation

Outdoor Voices

PNC Foundation

Related Affordable Foundation

Texas Parks & Wildlife

$10,000 - $24,999

Austin American-Statesman

JaNet Barkley Booher

Donald D. Hammill Foundation

H-E-B

Infineon

JE Dunn Construction

Joan Lewis

Ellen Sauer

Shield-Ayres Foundation

Russell Stewart

Texas Pioneer Foundation

Texas Stars

Tres Grace Family Foundation

Christy and Christine Yonge

Find the list of our 2023 annual donors here.

If your name was omitted, listed incorrectly or misspelled, we offer our sincere apologies and ask you to advise us of corrections by calling the Development office at (512) 3229622 x163.

2023 Annual Contributors (

$5,000 - $9,999

Ted Barnhill

Mariko Boswell

Bridgit Dance

Kate and Ty Henderson

Kathy Kuras

National Wildlife Federation

The Pacey Family Foundation

Patricia and Graig Powell

Wade Simpson

Verizon Foundation

Bert West and Linda Watkins

Anonymous Donors (2)

$1,000 - $2,499

Kathy Allison Apple Inc.

Dorothee Auldridge

Bank of America

Bare Healthy Vending

Katherine Bartlett

John and Mary Lou Bell

Linda Boxberger

Terence Browne

Sonja and Blaine Brunson

Susan Burton

Kyle Carroll and Joseph McCombs

Brian Carter

Charles Schwab - Dripping Springs

Coffin Renner LLP

Ami Cortes-Castillo

CPM Texas

Sean and Karen Doles

Endeavor Real Estate Group

Patricia Erlinger

Francis Firmani

David and Deanna Foote

Jerald Fragoso

Kevin Franta

Frost Insurance Agency, Inc

Timothy and Susan Green

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$2,500 - $4,999

Richard Archer

Austin Public Health

Robert and Margaret Ayres

Jeremy and Jennifer Blackman

Cadence Bank

Charles and Maureen Carlson

Covert Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Bob and Rita Digneo

Frost National Bank - Austin

Carlos and Catherine Greaves

The John C Griswold Family Foundation

Paul and Amy Hoffman

Bart Gunkel

Gray Hall

The Hanrahan Foundation

Brian Haulotte

Paul Hersey

Jude Hickey

Daniel Hogberg

John and Patricia Ireland

Patrick and Stephanie Jue

Kale Me Krazy

Robert Kannenberg and Cynthia Cooke

Sharmila Kassam

Kerbey Lane Cafe

John King and Jane Bachner-King

Britta and Matthew Klucznik

Kuiper Law Firm, PLLC

Law Office of Brandon Bledsoe, PLLC

Marco and Sandy Leal

Mary Beth Maher

Christopher and Jackie Manack

Marilyn Miller

Mort Subite LLC

Reagan and Suzanne Nash

Nichole Newlan

Norvell and Bonnie Northcutt

Rosie and Roger Oberg

James and Susan Houchins

Evan Johnson

William and Vickie McKean

Mark Olmstead

The PIMCO Foundation

Raymond James & Associates

Rogerio

Lisa and Mark Stuckey

Sunnygrove LTD

Sean Taylor

Randal and Ann Teich

Anonymous Donors (2)

Robert and Nancy Overfield

Charles and Sadie Pickering

Michael and Mary Anne Pirics

Mary Reed and Robert Read

Todd and Patricia Rogers

Jane Saenger

Lauren and Alexander Schoenbaum

Brian Schoppmann

Kierstan and Carlton Schwab

Camilla Sloan

John Stephens

Daniel Stout

Stephen Stuesser

Techno Gym

Ann and Edward Travis

Rachel Union

United Way Suncoast

University Federal Credit Union

Vanguard Marketing Corporation

Linda Watkins and Bert West

Wealth Management

Whole Foods Market

Andrew Wiggins and Sarah McElvain

David Wilson and Nikki Loftin

Cheryl and James Yager

Mitch Young

Anonymous Donors (8)

2023 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

We commit to sustainability to secure a bright future for our world and for generations to come. That commitment drives us to be responsible stewards, not only of our environment but also of our financial resources. Our purpose and our financial commitments go hand in hand. We strive to achieve the highest levels of transparency and oversight to instill trust from the community. By investing in people, we deliver returns that last a lifetime.

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY - ALL FUNDS

for year ending December 2023 (unaudited) with December 2022 comparison (audited) 16,263,794 0 19,308,133 (1,364,364) 17,678,028 (1,023,702) 1,221,095 721,180 52,804,165 26,998,341 4,911,897 5,466,275 4,937,338 510,765 367,826 43,192,441 9,203 2,670,137 0 6,932,384 68,904,954

REVENUE

Contributions*

Inherent Contribution

Membership fees

Less financial assistance to members Program service fees

Less financial assistance to participants Investments

Other

Total revenue and other support

EXPENSES

Salaries and related payroll costs

Outside Services Occupancy Other operating costs National YMCA support Other Expenses

Total Expenses

SUB-TOTAL NET Less Interest Expense Depreciation

PLUS: Gain from Sale

19,373,885 794,480 15,656,282 (1,199,288) 14,953,910 (985,275) (352,515) 744,109 48,985,588 22,333,453 3,226,947 3,853,085 4,266,391 452,786 733,750 34,866,412 54,308 2,631,274 0

OUR PURPOSE

2023

Metropolitan

Board of Directors

Brian Haulotte, Chair

Rich Archer

Dorothee Auldridge

JaNet Barkley Booher

Roberta Rocha Benham

Jeremy Blackman

Mariko Boswell

Blaine Brunson

Susan Burton

Katherine Butler

Andy Carlson

Bob Digneo

Kathy Green

Sam Greer

Bart Gunkel

2023

Kate Henderson

Paul Hoffman

Linda Jackson

Evan Johnson

Sharmila Kassam

Kelly Latz

Jennifer Lauren

Anamita Mukherjee

Reagan Nash

Nichole Newlan

David Quintanilla

Lauren Schoenbaum

Kierstan Schwab

Danielle Skidmore

Sean Taylor

Community Advancement

Kristin Campbell, East Communities

Drew Bennett, Hays Communities

Randy Teich, North Austin

Daniel Hogberg, Northwest

2024

Board Chairs

Sean Taylor, Extend-A-Care Y

Kelli Craddock, Southwest

Brian Carpenter, Springs

Danny McKean, TownLake

Community Enterprise Leadership

Kathy Kuras, President / CEO

Tad Hatton, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

Shaq Brown, Chief Operations Officer

Sara Harwood, Chief Development Officer

Betsy Shelton, Chief of Staff

Sean Doles, Public Affairs Officer

Andrew Wiggins, SVP of Finance & Operations

Wendell McClellon, VP of Facilities

Sarah Inbau, VP of Marketing

Jason Gindele, VP of Youth Development

Adrienne Barnett, AVP of Operations

- Northwest Family Y & Future Y in Four Points

Dione Booker, AVP of Operations

- Camp Moody, Hays Communities & Springs Family Ys

Kristen Pierce-Vreeke, AVP of Operations

- North Austin & East Communities Ys

Sarah Rinner, AVP of Out-of-School Time

- Extend-A-Care YMCA

Ami Cortes-Castillo, AVP of Early Childhood Education

- Extend-A-Care YMCA

Kyle Carroll, AVP of Development

Will W. Miller Volunteer Leadership Award Brian Haulotte (left) with incoming Metro Board Chair Reagan Nash

Gerald T. Olson Distinguished Service Award Mary Dunlap, Northwest Family YMCA

Community Partner of the Year Texas Workforce Commission TWC Executive Director Ed Serna pictured with YMCA of Central Texas CEO Jeff Andresen and Kathy Kuras

Greater Austin YMCA Impact Area

Greater Austin Y Center Locations

YMCA Camp Moody

Extend-A-Care YMCA Sites

Early Education Locations

2 mi

FUTURE YMCA IN FOUR POINTS

Greater Austin YMCA Center Locations

Extend-A-Care YMCA Program Locations

Springs

AUSTIN

HAYS

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Greater Austin Area Community Centers + YMCA Camp Moody 60+ Locations Offering Infant Care, Preschool & Afterschool Child Care

20+ Summer Day Camp & Holiday Camp Locations

Our ESG Commitment

We join the YMCA World Council and Ys in 120 countries in striving to achieve excellence in environmental stewardship, social responsibility and corporate governance (ESG).

We aim to bring positive social impacts to the communities we serve in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The 17 SDGs, or Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations Member States in 2015 as “a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.”

Our 2030 Vision Impact Areas align with the following United Nations SDGs:

Access for All

To view all 17 United Nations SDGs visit https://sdgs.un.org/goals.

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